pɔːrtuˈɡiːz

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to Portugal or its people, language, or culture

“She’s of Portuguese descent.”

2. noun

a person from Portugal

“The Portuguese were famous for their navigation skills.”

3. noun

the Portuguese language

“He studied the Portuguese language for a year.”

4. noun

a style of dance originating from Portugal

“The couple mastered the traditional Portuguese dance.”

5. noun

a region of the Atlantic Ocean west of the coast of Portugal and Spain, characterized by strong winds and large waves

“The sailors navigated through the treacherous Portuguese waters.”